Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Brave the winter trails of the Blue Ridge at Hellgate 100K++, a 66.6 mile mountain course in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Finish within 18 hours for a shot at the 2027 Western States lottery.

Freight Train Ultra Marathon returns to High Bridge Trail State Park in May with half, 50k and 100k options starting at Camp Paradise. Expect scenic trail and town views, solid aid support, finisher ornaments and awards for top finishers.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.

Celebrate the 10th Big Run Roanoke on June 3 at Fallon Park with a nationally timed 5K along the Tinker Greenway and a free kids fun run. Join the community, support Smiles4Tab, and secure your spot early for guaranteed swag.

Run the Jackson River Scenic Trail on June 13, 2026, choosing from marathon, half, 10K or 5K along a mostly flat crushed gravel former rail bed with river views. All finishers get a commemorative medal and a lively finish area with vendors.

Night Train is a summer trail event at scenic High Bridge Trail State Park, with distances from 5K to 50K and a memorable finish crossing the bridge. Chip timed races, family entries and gluten free aid options make it a great day for all.

The The Orchard Dash 10k will take place in North Garden on Sunday 30 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run the Odyssey Trail Rampage at Douthat State Park on Sept 12, 2026, with courses from six mile to 50K through waterfalls, creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. Expect big climbs, chip timing, a tech shirt and a finisher mug.

Run a flat, fast and scenic marathon or half marathon along the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia on October 4, 2026. Registration opens Jan 1, 2026 and proceeds benefit trail maintenance and local athletic programs..

Tackle a fun 5K through the hills and woods of Camp Shenandoah, dodging volunteers playing zombies while protecting your three flag lives. Finish with a flag to be a Survivor or none to be Infected and earn a finisher medal.

UltraTrax Wintergreen is a timed mountain trek on looped Blue Ridge trails offering 7 to 28 miles with up to 10 hours to finish. Take in shaded single track and rocky overlooks, add a weighted vest for extra swag, then enjoy post trek food..